Grants Manager

About Nourish Pierce County

Nourish Pierce County’s mission is to provide nutritious food and support services to people in need with compassion, dignity, and respect. Nourish was incorporated in 1982 and currently has six food bank locations and award-winning mobile food banks that serves fifteen additional sites. Nourish serves tens of thousands of individuals each year, with the assistance of hundreds of volunteers. Our goal is to provide each person or family with enough food to make three nutritious meals a day for three days.

All Nourish food banks operate on a self-serve model, allowing clients to select the foods that best meet their family’s needs. Clients are asked to limit their visits to once a week, but no one in need is turned away. For more information on Nourish Pierce County please visit: www.

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Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Status: Full Time – Exempt

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 annual compensation

Purpose: The position is responsible for managing the entire Grants process for Nourish Pierce County. Reporting directly to the CEO, with a strong connection to the Development and Operations Teams, their primary role is managing, researching, preparing, and reporting foundation grants, government grant/contracts and corporate proposals, and sponsor ships to support all elements of Nourish Pierce County’s operations and administration. This position is also responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting corporate gifts in coordination with and under the guidance of the Director of Development.

Revenue from grants represents a significant portion of the revenue stream of Nourish Pierce County and this position is the key to our successful efforts in generating this revenue.

• Responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to research, prepare, submit and manage grant proposals to foundation, government, and corporate sources in coordination with the Development Director.
• Manage an annual calendar of grants, proposals, contracts, revenue and reporting deadlines.
• Perform ongoing prospect research on foundations and corporations and government funding opportunities to evaluate prospects for corporate and foundation grants and government contracts.
• Work with the Accounting Director to gather information necessary to report to corporate, government, & foundation funders on current grant programs.
• Comply with all grant reporting as required by donors.
• Provide stewardship to current donors, including providing regular written updates to all foundation/corporate donors.
• Make appointments with foundation officers and other prospects, arrange for onsite tours for supporters (foundation officers, trustees).
• Utilize written institutional materials (including Annual Report, brochures etc.) in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer and the Director of Development.
• Assist with other fundraising projects as requested, including events and sponsor ships.
• Conduct monthly grants meetings to ensure effective communication and coordination between Development, Operations, Warehouse, and Accounting so that grant funds are utilized, tracked, recorded appropriately.
• Maintain a respectful, friendly, and cooperative environment where all are treated with compassion, dignity and respect.

• Collaborate with the Director of Development to draft corporate giving plans and timelines.
• Identify, cultivate prospects through meetings and presentations. Solicit corporate prospects for gifts as appropriate.
• Work with businesses to create and manage corporate recognition commensurate with gift commitments.

• Maintain current, accurate records in database and paper files, including grant tracking and reporting.
• Track data relevant to development and provide written materials necessary for donor stewardship (visitor number & diversity, program attendance, etc.).
• Provide monthly and weekly reports, and other updates as requested.

• Handle customer service issues with diplomacy. When issues occur, provide a response within next business day or sooner to donor/foundation/organization.
• Talk with funders on an annual basis to gather feedback.
• Driving. Must have reliable transportation to engage with funders and constituents and multiple locations, including Nourish sites throughout Pierce County; funder and stakeholder places of business.

• Participate in workshops, conferences, and community meetings related to food banks and administration, grant requirements, and maintain current required certifications.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.

Competencies:

• Minimum of three years’ experience with grant writing, including federal, state and local grant/contracts, corporate proposals, and sponsor ships
• Previous experience with non-profit fundraising.
• Experience working in deadline-driven environments.
• Self-starter, able to work…